Typomaniac
from the 1980’s /w Erik Spiekermann

When redesigning a web site, it is easy to dedicate most of time to the chrome or gui instead of content imagery. Later, when the site goes into production, the templates are built and the content is inserted as text. However, the pages that I’m most drawn to as a browser of the web are the websites where there is more of an emphasis on content imagery. Check out the example below where I’ve taken the Apple.com’s iMac page and in one example stripped out the navigation and in the other stripped out the content imagery. Which page are you more attracted to?

To all those factory tour lovers out there, here is one that will knock your socks off. Check it out

Great ALA Article.

This is a great article that discusses successful strategies when writing for the web. Check it out.

Prepare to lose it.

one down two more to go (ie 5.5win/ie 6win)

Here’s a little refresher course for you. I heart ligatures and get huge satisfaction when I ever use one.

Like that other one, but design-ier.

Too much time on your hands this holiday season?